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From: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and
Children" <pubyac@prairienet.org>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults and Children"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 06, 2001 11:53 AM
Subject: PUBYAC digest 544
PUBYAC Digest 544
Topics covered in this issue include:
1) Re: headphones for public use
by "Heather Mize" <hmize1@hotmail.com>
2) Re: DVD technical services question
by Dolman <jdolman@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
3) RE: censorship acc.
by JDICKEY <JDICKEY@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
4) Building and Closing
by Mary Thompson <yshq@cmrls.lib.ms.us>
5) Fall Celebration
by "Elaine Moustakas" <elainem9@hotmail.com>
6) K-2 Club and Writing Box
by "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@midyork.lib.ny.us>
7) Re: Music for Cottleston Pie?
by BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
8) Sno-Isle Regional Library System Employment Opportunities for the
by Valerie Worrell <VWorrell@sno-isle.org>
9) library booth ideas - summary
by Genie DuPell <egdupell@yahoo.com>
10) Program Enrollment
by Sandy Belfi <sbelfi@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
11) Release form for baby photos
by Steven Engelfried <sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us>
12) Ideas for Arthur, Winnie The Pooh, and Curious George Storytimes
by "Nola Baker" <librarylady61@hotmail.com>
13) TRW 2001 ideas
by RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
14) Position posting
by Cindi Chibis-Fladen <Cindi@DAYTON.LIB.OH.US>
15) Front Line phonics
by Janette Johnston <jj@round-rock.tx.us>
16) Dinosaur books for teens -- thanks!
by "Sarah Prielipp" <seprielipp@hotmail.com>
17) stumper: dog that retreives tobacco
by Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
18) Stumper Answer:Fire Engine to the Rescue
by "Megan L. Gill" <gillme@oplin.lib.oh.us>
19) stumper - Gardens/bullying
by Jennifer Wells <jenlibrarian@yahoo.com>
20) stumper: primary (Grade One) level picture books with the phrase
"I
by "Kelly Kowalchuk" <kkowalchuk@hotmail.com>
21) RE: Suggestion Needed
by "Michelle Lopez" <mlopez@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
22) Stumper
by "BJ QUINLAN" <BJQUINLAN@mail.open.org>
23) Tikki, Tikki, Tembo Recording
by Adrienne Furness <adge73@yahoo.com>
24) Slightly Spooky Stories
by Adrienne Furness <adge73@yahoo.com>
25) dog bite books
by "Golding, Karen" <golding@palsplus.org>
26) Stumper - Father/Son Fishing
by Moore <kmoore@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
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From: "Heather Mize" <hmize1@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: headphones for public use
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:42:02 CDT
I have found that those wipes you get at the store work well to clean
computer headphones. Mr.Clean works and there are other brands. They are
nice because they are diposable and somewhat cheap. Alcohol prep pads would
probably do the same thing.
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From: Dolman <jdolman@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: DVD technical services question
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:43:57 CDT
I was wondering if you have company information for ordering the circular
security labels for DVDs and pricing info. Thanks in advance for any
information you have.
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From: JDICKEY <JDICKEY@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:44:23 CDT
And when someone objects to a kid looking at a Harry Potter site (learning
witchcraft, etc.), will we then tell the child to switch to another site? I
can see asking someone to move from the children's computer, but once we say
we're going to limit access even on adult computers for *anything* that
makes *anyone* uncomfortable, aren't we on a slippery slope?
Janet
Janet Dickey
Teen Services Ass't
Mayfield Regional Library
Cuyahoga County Public Library
(suburban Cleveland, OH)
<jdickey@cuyahoga.lib.oh.us>
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From: Mary Thompson <yshq@cmrls.lib.ms.us>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Building and Closing
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:44:43 CDT
Is there anyone on our list who has had their library
closed for a
year or more so that a new library could be build around the old one?
It looks like our system is facing that problem in the near future. With
computers and automation the city fears that IF they find an appropriate
building the cost of wiring would take a chunk out of the building fund
that they cannot afford. They have just decided that it is going to be
cost efficient to close the library, level it, and build up and out.
Our patrons are upset. What have you done with this problem?
We do not have a book mobile, but we are a system with 20
libraries. In fact our 21st will open (we hope) in January. The
library that will close is our second busiest. The town is within 5
miles of the busiest library. The citizens still are complaining.
Thanks for your suggestions. Off list is fine.
Mary Thompson
Central Mississippi Regional Library System
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From: "Elaine Moustakas" <elainem9@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Fall Celebration
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:45:00 CDT
Dear Pubyac-
I was thinking of possibly having an fall celebration time for my children's
department as a program. I'd want to read some fall
stories/feltboards,
play some games, crafts, and possibly have a snack (apples or something else
fall related). I have never done a theme program like this other than
story
times...this would be for the primary grades (K-2/3). Has anyone ever
done
a program like this? If so, how long was it and what ages did you
have? I'm
exploring other programming ideas for children other than my ongoing story
times and holiday craft sessions. Any input would be appreciated.
Please
send replies to elainem9@hotmail.com.
I will be happy to compile the list if
I get enough responses. Thank you!
Elaine
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From: "Lorie J. O'Donnell" <odonnell@midyork.lib.ny.us>
To: <pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: K-2 Club and Writing Box
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Several people have asked for info on my after school programming, so I am
posting to the whole list.
For the K-2 Club and the Writing Box we meet once a week during the school
year.
The K-2 Club is for kids in Kindergarten through 2.
I read two or
three stories on a certain subject and the kids do a craft along the same
theme. The themes run monthly. (i.e. October is Fall,
November is Thanks,
December is Holidays, January is Winter, February is Friendship, etc...)
The Writing Box is for kids in grades 3 - 6.
Each child has a
Rubbermaid type box with writing supplies in it. (pens, pencils, markers,
tape, scissors, crayons, colored pencils, ruler, glue stick) I supply
writing paper, both plain and lined, and construction paper. Each week
we
do a different writing/illustration project. Some we have done are:
menus/recipes, postcards, maps, journalizing, biography, poetry, fiction,
fantasy, secret codes, wordless books. There are tons of ideas on the
Internet for writing prompts and lots of books as well.
The emphasis for this class is on the fun. I
make it very clear that
they are not in school, there will be no grade, and they do not have to let
anyone read what they write if they choose not. I do require they keep
the
boxes neat and there be more writing than chatting, but those are the only
two rules. About once a month they get a free day when they can write
about
anything they want to.
The start-up cost for this program was $400.00.
Both classes have been a tremendous success. Hope this helps!
Lorie
Lorie J. O'Donnell
Jervis Public Library Children's Room
Rome, NY 13440
Rest not! Life is sweeping by; go and dare before you die.
Something mighty and sublime, leave behind to conquer time.
----- Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
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From: BOGART Debra <dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us>
To: chaisegirl@yahoo.com, pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Re: Music for Cottleston Pie?
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:45:49 CDT
Gosh, it would have been nice if you shared the source of the recording and
the sheet music. Didn't someone mention earlier how nice it would be to have
answers and the original questions posted?
thanks,
Debra Bogart, M.L.S.
dbogart@ci.springfield.or.us
Youth Services
Springfield Public Library
Springfield, OR
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed people can
change
the
world. Indeed, it's the only thing that ever has."Margaret Mead
>>> Marlyn 09/04/01 08:32AM >>>
My sincerest thanks and deepest appreciation to
everyone who responded to my "Cottleston Pie"
request.I now have a recording as well as sheet music
for the song.
Marlyn
=====
Marlyn K. Roberts
Children's Librarian
Torrance Public Library
Torrance, CA
chaisegirl@yahoo.com
mroberts@torrnet.com
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From: Valerie Worrell <VWorrell@sno-isle.org>
To: Greg Yorba <gyorba@Exchange.FULLERTON.EDU>,
Larry McCallum
Subject: Sno-Isle Regional Library System Employment Opportunities for the
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:46:07 CDT
Please carry over job postings for Managing Librarian III job #0157,
Managing Librarian II Job #0167, Librarian - Children's Services Job #0181
and Public Services, Substitute Job #0187.
____________________________________________________________________________
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Thank you!
Valerie Worrell
Sno-Isle Regional Library System
Human Resource Department
360-651-7004
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From: Genie DuPell <egdupell@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: library booth ideas - summary
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:47:43 CDT
Hello all,
Thanks to all of you for your input concerning ideas
for a library booth. I got some wonderful ideas. I
have cut and pasted the replies below:
If you have access to a die-cut machine you have
instant bookmarks that can be stamped and colored.
This is one of our standards for fair booths and
always gets a lot of attention.
We had paper plates that the children were encouraged
to color as wildly as they wished. Then they gave it
to us and we cut it into a spiral starting from the
outside to the center. At the middle we punched a hole
and then tied a piece of yarn to it. This enabled them
to hang it from the ceiling when they got home and
they had an easy mobile.
I have in the past handed out bookmarks but this year
I am going to have materials, stickers, stampers etc.
so children can make their own bookmark, probably
stockcard or poster board cut and with our logo on it.
I have also heard of others doing tattoos at such
booths. Good luck.
Depending on how much money you can spare for
materials, paper bag puppets are good and useful for a
wide range of ages, and can be turned into creative
play, too. A few years (yikes was it really nearly
10!!) our local book festival had a Wizard of Oz
theme, and I designed coloring sheets for 4 or 5
characters that could be cut our and glued to the
bottom of paper bags for puppets (Draw face from upper
lip up to be cut out and glued to the bottom of the
bag and make the interior of the mouth, lower lip and
jaw on to be cut out and glued as a second piece, with
the lips "lined up.") We were able to buy the bags in
bulk and photocopy the coloring sheets onto light
colored construction paper cut into 8.5 x 11 inch
sheets. Then all you need are scissors, glue and
crayons. For a less expensive craft, bookmarks, Make
friends with your local printer and they'll save
scraps of heavier paper for you, then you cut the
scraps to size, and the children can add yarn tassels
(lots of people have yarn to donate: put a plea in
your library newsletter; it's a guilt free way to give
up on craft projects that just won't come together!)
color pictures or add rubber stamp designs. (depending
wether you have rubber stamps or crayons on hand.)
What we do when asked to attend one of the many kids
fairs in the area is to take a large piece of butcher
paper (maybe 5-8 feet long depending on the length of
time we will be there). At the top we write "My
Favorite Book...", bring lots of markers, and then
encourage everyone who stops by, young and old alike,
to write down their favorite book or author. They can
sign their own name to the entry or be anonymous. Then
we encourage everyone to come to the library to see
the final list displayed. It kills 2 birds with one
stone...we then have a display for the wall! We'll put
up the poster, add a line about "Thanks for visiting
us at __(event)___. These were our favorite books..."
and display some of the books for check out
underneath. Kids love it, and even the very young get
to participate by getting mom or dad to write it down
for them. It's fun to watch some kids think long and
hard about the title they want to sign their name to,
and believe it or not we never get that many Harry
Potter's. Plus, it's an opportunity to interact with
kids about what they enjoy reading and maybe even
offer a suggestion or two for other good books.
I recently did a booth at a local fair. I handed out
grade bibliographies, raffled off a paperback copy of
Sylvester and the Magic Pebble and ran a Powerpoint
slideshow about the library on the library's laptop.
The kids could also make bookmarks. I had paper,
character stamps (like Arthur) and markers available.
This proved very popular.
Another idea is to make some library word puzzles on
puzzlemaker.com. I didn't have enough time, but maybe
next year.
I do this several times a year. At events where we
expect a large number of kids I collect all the old
coloring sheets, word searches, crossword puzzles,
mazes that I can find. Any paper/pencil activity will
do and then spread them out on the table where the
kids going by can choose those that they want. It also
helps clean out my closets. I also have a place on the
table for flyers, bookmarks that kind of thing. I also
gather up any old stickers and have those to hand out.
If I think I will be able to handle an activity I have
done simple pasta sculptures with just pasta shapes
and pipecleaners. (Also baggies for them to take their
creations home in) I have done simple paper bag
puppets and plan on trying 2 different types of
bookmarks from the family fun web site. This is a
great site www.familyfun.com and go
to crafts and
activities, they have a craft finder that lets you
specify age, length ot time to complete, cost stuff
like that and then gives you numerous options. Over
the years I have tried to keep it real simple to
reduce the frusteration felt by myself, the child and
the parent. I also try to keep it an activity that
will take only about 5-7 minutes for most children
because many parents get impatient (as do
younger/older siblings) if they spend too long at a
booth. I try to choose something that can be done by a
wide variety of children. The pasta sculptures (from
familyfun by the way) were great because preschoolers
mostly made necklaces and bracelettes where the older
kids made animals and more intricate designs. I've
done rain sticks (mail tubes, folded strips of file
folder and rice) popcycle stick picture frames, sound
wave catchers (from one of the Mudpies and Magnets
books). I now look for something without glue if
possible and few pieces if I am going to have much of
a crowd. I also find something to give a way like
stickers, pencils, bookmarks work nicely. I have been
know to resort to a large bowl of tootsie rolls to get
the kids to come over to my booth. I've also seen bean
bag tosses work well as a game although I have not
done it myself. Good luck and let me know if you have
any questions.
We do this kind of thing all the time--at everything
from community events to school health fairs. We do it
so often that we have a big box packed and ready to go
with library information fliers, booklists, bookmarks,
and other information type materials. When we leave,
all we have to do is add current program fliers.
Occasionally we are also asked to take library card
registrations, too. In addition I also take a supply
of my business cards so that people know who to
contact for programs and library tours if they're
interested. We've recently started taking a small box
with stamps and markers along with colorful blank
bookmarks for the kids to decorate and take with them.
Depending, too, on how many of us are able to go to
help 'man' the booth, and the purpose of the program,
we might also take some samples of the materials we
have at the Library for people to check out. One of
the most popular things I ever took was one of those
toys with holes that the kids use a plastic hammer to
bop a ball into so they'll slide down and then out a
chute. Even the big kids wanted a whack at it. (go
figure). but it served the purpose of bringing kids
over to look at what we have and also to find out that
we circulate toys, which many people still don't know
about. We're in the process of producing a small
booklet with coloring, puzzle, and activity pages with
a Library theme to hand out as a giveaway. Until then,
we found a deal on some very cute, very inexpensive,
colorful plastic bookmarks that we hand out.
We've had wonderful luck with bookmarks. You can use
markers, crayons and stamps and even glitter if you
are in a place that is easy to clean up. It gives kids
a chance to be creative and have fun!
I always have the children make bookmarks: use heavy
duty copy machine
paper and cut the strips ahead, have strands of yarn,
a hole puncher, markers,
and lots of stickers. They can punch the hole, put
the yarn through and
tie it, decorate with stickers and markers. Simple,
but the kids really
get into it.
My colleague works at these craft fairs occasionally,
and she swears by book marks. Cut up appropriate-sized
pieces of construction paper (all different colours),
bring felts, stamps, stickers, what-have-you and let
the kids have a great time! Quite simple and not too
labour intensive.
Hand out book marks. If you have a spinner, you could
give out prizes like bookmarks, pencils, erasers, etc.
A simple craft--coffee filters, markers, water mister
Have kids draw on coffee filters with markers, lightly
mist with water. Tie die effect. Be careful not to
mist to much or it does get messy. Better if you use
washable markers that way if it does get on anything
it will wash off.
We did this recently and used temporary tatoos as an
alternative to face painting -- they go on more
quickly and easily. They were very popular -- we
always had someone in line, and it gives you a minute
to chat with the kids and parents. They are pretty
inexpensive through the Smilemakers catalog; I think
they have a website. You will also need a water source
(could just be a plastic dispan) and a few washcloths
to dip in -- paper towels don't work very well for
application, but you might want to keep some handy for
clean-up.
I did face-painting one year at our annual book sale
(used washable crayola markers and simple pictures)
The previous librarian had constructed a beanbag game
using Jonathon London's 'Froggy' character (pitch the
bag into Froggy's mouth) which was a HUGE success. It
was a lot of prep work (Froggy was painted onto a
piece of plywood, hole cut out, and box attached
behind hole so you didn't have to keep picking the
beanbags off the ground) but the kids adored it. The
game is now travelling to different branches for other
events.
We had a musical book walk that was extremely
successful. PLay music as children march around. We
had rubber alphabet mats but anything will do. Music
stops. You pick a letter or color out of a box. The
person standing on the match received a free book.
We take coloring and activity sheets or very simple
coloring or gluing crafts, usually ones left over from
storytimes or programs, and which are so pre-prepared
that they are practically finished. Things like stick
puppets or big bookmarks are good. Some parents,
unfortunately, do not allow their children to actually
spend time at booths, but tell them to "get the stuff
and put in their bag and come on." One time I took
white paper plates with yarn for hangers, precut
tissue paper shapes, and white glue. The kids glued
the tissue on, overlapping as much as they wanted, to
cover the plate. Someone at a nearby booth had a spray
bottle of water and one of the kids sprayed his
creation with it. The colors bled and it looked quite
pretty, so pretty soon everyone wanted to spray
theirs! This wouldn't work in every situation, but it
was fun for all ages. Another time, when I was
teaching preschool, I took play dough (flour, salt,
water, and a little veg. oil), rollers, spools,
plastic knives, cookie cutters, and other objects they
could manipulate the dough with or stick into it. Baby
wipes help with hand clean up. You could provide
baggies so they can take home a small amount of dough
(and the recipe!).
We have had a booth at the Children's Fair the last
4-5 years. The promoters have always wanted us to do a
reading corner, but that really doesn't work out. It's
to busy and noisy and the kids just want to go around
to the various booths and do the activities. We have
done pet rocks, (small rocks that the kids painted
with permanent colored markers and glitter glue and
feathers). We had to go out in the parking lot to get
more rocks and ran out of the glitter glue. We have
done color a bookmark. We made some with Printshop and
printed them in color book mode. We have done the
paint, marble and pringles can. Cut the paper to just
fit inside the Pringles can, roll the marbles in some
paint and drop them in the can, put the top on and
swirl. Any paint activity is pretty messy for an open
booth. Markers are much neater. We took toothpicks and
mini marshmallows and let them do constructions on
cardboard. We are going to take colored pipe cleaners
and little bits of clay this year and let them make
constructions this year. The first year we didn't
realize we were supposed to do an activity so we just
tried to read to the children. Some of the other
booths have made the cornstarch silly putty and blue
jello in ziploc bags with plastic fish inside. Hope
this helps. I usually find that if the suggestions
don't seem to work just right for me they sometimes
trigger another idea.
We have struggled to find a successful formula over
the years and think we finally found it. Besides the
usual brochures and bookmarks, we play "Fool the
Librarian". We have a box full of children's
literature trivia questions. Kids pick a question from
the box at random and read it to us. If we know the
answer the kids win a prize; if we don't know the
answer they win *two* prizes. The prizes are leftovers
form US Toy and Oriental Trading orders (the stuff
that's $6 a gross) that we let the kids pick from a
jar. They love to win no matter what and we get to
talk about how reading books let's you know lots of
things. The other booth folks from organizations are
starting to tell us that we have the most fun booth!
Alright!!
For one fair we scanned pictures of children's book
characters (9, I think) and made them into a big
laminated mat onto which the kids tossed bean bags.
They had to name the character by which the bag landed
closest. They got three tries, those guessing
correctly got a little toy of some sort and everyone
got a sticker for playing. We had a paw print (like
Blue's Clues) stamper and we stamped their hands to
know who had already received prizes. I have also done
a power point jeopardy/trivia game on a laptop for
older kids
We just did the Maplewood Rose Festival here in town
this past June. We ended up getting a Winnie-the-Pooh
costume from Costume Specialists
(http://www.ssdesign.com/librarypr/content/p121697a.shtml),
which was a huge hit and a real draw to our booth.
Another really simple craft idea is available on the
official Arthur web site
(http://www.arthurworldwide.com/bdaykit/kitonline.html).
It's a paper bag Arthur puppet. The pattern is right
on the site, so all you have to do is duplicate it.
Then the kids can color it, cut it out, and paste it
to the paper bag. It's a nice, simple craft that's
inexpensive and appeals to a broad age range. On the
PBS Arthur site, they also have mask patterns
(http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/arthur/dw/party/print/index.html).
We'll probably make some of these at the party, too.
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From: Sandy Belfi <sbelfi@monarch.papillion.ne.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
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Subject: Program Enrollment
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:48:02 CDT
Hi All:
I am starting a new "Babytime" program at my library. I have
3 sign ups
so far, programming starts Tuesday. I am always uncertain if I should
cancel a program with such low enrollment, or give it a chance to grow?
Does anyone have any suggestions for this situation?
Thanks so much,
Sandy
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Sandy Belfi
Sump Memorial Library
Papillion, NE 68046
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From: Steven Engelfried <sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us>
To: "PUBYAC: PUBlic librarians serving Young Adults &
Children"
Subject: Release form for baby photos
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:48:22 CDT
At our next "Babies & Books" storytime, we're going to take
photos of the
babies, then use them in a bulletin board display in our storytime room that
will stay up through the fall. We're not sure if we have to get each
parent
to sign a release for the use of the photos in this way. We're hoping
not,
since the only use we'll put the photos to is that bulletin board.
Have
others used photos for library bulletin boards? If a signed release is
necessary, does anyone have a sample of a release like that?
-Steven Engelfried, Children's Librarian
Beaverton City Library
12375 SW 5th Street
Beaverton, OR 97005
ph: 503-526-2599
fax: 503-526-2636
e-mail: sengelfried@ci.beaverton.or.us
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From: "Nola Baker" <librarylady61@hotmail.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Ideas for Arthur, Winnie The Pooh, and Curious George Storytimes
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:48:50 CDT
Hi Everyone:
I need some ideas for crafts for an Arthur, Winnie The Pooh, and
Curious George Storytimes. The age group that I am dealing with
are 3-5 year olds. I do have an Arthur crown that the children
can color and wear.
Also, does anyone know of anyplace that will loan or rent out costumes
of these characters? Any ideas would be most appreciated. You
may
reply directly to me at bakernj@cbpu.com
Thanks!
Nola Baker
Children's Services
Branch District Library
Coldwater, Michigan
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From: RoseMary Honnold <honnolro@oplin.lib.oh.us>
Subject: TRW 2001 ideas
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Greetings!
I have been planning for Teen Read Week 2001 and know many of you are
too. I posted some of the things I am going to be doing in October at
my See YA Around website. As planning progresses, I will update the
page, and also post the results after I recover from Teen Read Week!
http://www.geocities.com/cplrmh1/TRW2001.html
RoseMary Honnold
Coshocton Public Library
See YA Around
http://www.geocities.com/cplrmh
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From: Cindi Chibis-Fladen <Cindi@DAYTON.LIB.OH.US>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: Position posting
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:49:25 CDT
Please post:
Children's Librarian Positions Available
The Dayton and Montgomery County Public Library, the 8th highest rated
urban library in the nation is seeking a Children's Librarian for the
Burkhardt Branch Library. This medium sized branch library is located
close to downtown, in a suburban neighborhood and serves a diverse group
of patrons who have a strong supportive appreciation of the branch's
materials and services.
Job Responsibilities: Children's Librarian's are under the direction
of
the Branch Manager. Responsibilities include providing reference
assistance to children through print and electronic resources; providing
readers advisory for children, parents and teachers; developing and
coordinating children's activities; presenting programs to promote
library use; evaluating, selecting and ordering books and other
materials appropriate for children's needs.
Job Qualifications: Ability to use Internet and other new information
technologies and excellent community relation skills required. MLS
preferred. Prior children's service in a public library a plus
Fringe Benefits: Salary $30,617.60-$34,340.80 with exceptional fringe
benefits.
Application Process: Send letter of application and resume to Cindi
Chibis-Fladen, Personnel Manager, Dayton and Montgomery County Public
Library, 215 East Third Street, Dayton, Ohio 45402.
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From: Janette Johnston <jj@round-rock.tx.us>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: Front Line phonics
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:49:48 CDT
I've had a patron request to purchase this reading program. Do any of you
guys own it or have any experience with it? I've never heard of it. She says
it sounds wonderful, "as advertised" on the radio.
They have a website, and it's over $400. It looks like it includes lesson
plans and letter cards, not like anything we normally purchase. Just thought
I'd ask, though, in case it is something more than I'd expect, which is not
much.
Janette Johnston, Children's Services Manager
Round Rock Public Library, Griffith Library Building
216 E. Main
Round Rock, TX 78664
512-218-7002
jj@round-rock.tx.us
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From: "Sarah Prielipp" <seprielipp@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org, yalsa-bk@ala.org
Subject: Dinosaur books for teens -- thanks!
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:50:10 CDT
Once again, you have all come to my rescue! :-) Thank you for
the
suggestions for fictional dinosaur books for teens. Most recommended
were
Dinoverse series, Casual Rex and Anonymous Rex. I will ILL some of the
titles for my patron. Thanks again, Sarah
Sarah Prielipp
Youth Services Associate
Chippewa River District Library
Mount Pleasant, Michigan
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"Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog it is
hard
to read." -- Groucho Marx
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From: Jennifer Baker <jbaker93711@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper: dog that retreives tobacco
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:50:27 CDT
Okay guys, this one is second hand so hopefully I have
all the details right...
We're looking for a book in which a man trains his dog
to take money to the store to purchase tobacco for
him. The dog does this for a long time and then the
man moves. The man tries to train the dog to go to a
new store but the dog goes back to the original store
which is many miles away. The dog gets the tobacco but
also injures his feet in the journey.
Any bells?
TIA
Jennifer Baker
Fresno Co. Library
jbaker93711@yahoo.com
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From: "Megan L. Gill" <gillme@oplin.lib.oh.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper Answer:Fire Engine to the Rescue
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:50:42 CDT
The original stumper question asked for the name of a book about a female
fire truck. The answer is Fire Engine to the Rescue / by Cathy East
Dubowski ; pictures by Shirley Beckes. I wish you could have heard the
numerous "thanks" uttered by our elated patron when given the
information.
Thanks to all who responded.
Megan L. Gill
Children's Reference Assistant
Tuscarawas County Public Library
121 Fair Ave. NW
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
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From: Jennifer Wells <jenlibrarian@yahoo.com>
To: pubyac@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper - Gardens/bullying
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:50:59 CDT
I had a child come in this afternoon looking for a
book he read recently. It was about a boy being teased
by other children so he plants a seed which grows
fantasy plants in his backyard.
I can almost picture this book, but I can't think of a
title. I have searched amazon and title source but my
search terms aren't working. Does anyone recognize
this?
Jennifer Wells
jenlibrarian@yahoo.com
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From: "Kelly Kowalchuk" <kkowalchuk@hotmail.com>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: stumper: primary (Grade One) level picture books with the phrase
"I
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:51:16 CDT
Hello everyone,
I've had a request from a grade one teacher for picture books and/or poems
(suitable for a grade one class)in which the phrase "I like..." is
repeated.
If you have suggestions, could you please send them along.
Many thanks,
Kelly Kowalchuk
kkowalchuk@hotmail.com
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From: "Michelle Lopez" <mlopez@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: "Pubyac" <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: RE: Suggestion Needed
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:51:34 CDT
Hello all...
I am looking for a suggestion for a book for a patron. Her daughter is very
shy and has just started 5th grade. She is having trouble making friends and
is very upset about going to school. Does anyone have a suggestion for a
good book that I can recommend to her. I am drawing a complete blank!
Please respond to me directly at mlopez@suffolk.lib.ny.us
Thanks in advance
Michelle Lopez
Youth Services Librarian
Commack Public Library
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From: "BJ QUINLAN" <BJQUINLAN@mail.open.org>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:51:53 CDT
I'm really at a loss to find a book for this patron, so I'm turning to the =
Great Brain! A father wants a book for his nine-year-old to read (or
one =
to read together) that addresses the issue of the custodial parent =
changing from mother to father. The mother has a drug problem and the
=
child has been removed from her home by the courts. The father has =
permanent custody now and their counselor recommended getting something =
for her to read about this.
I've use Dynix subject headings, tried Book Finder, a couple of
databased,=
but can't nail this one down. Does anyone know of a fiction
title, or =
even a non-fiction title, that addresses a change in custodial parent?
=
Please reply to me offline. TIA
BJ Quinlan
Youth Services Manager
Salem Public Library
P.O. Box 14810
Salem, OR. 97309
503-588-6039
bjquinlan@open.org
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From: Adrienne Furness <adge73@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Tikki, Tikki, Tembo Recording
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:52:12 CDT
I wanted to thank everyone who sent me information to
help in my quest to find a particular recording of
"Tikki, Tikki, Tembo" for a pstron several weeks ago.
After quite a long search, we were unable to find the
particular recording she was looking for. Alas! We
can't find them all....
Thank you!
Adrienne Furness
Maplewood Community Library
Rochester, NY
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From: Adrienne Furness <adge73@yahoo.com>
To: PUBYAC <PUBYAC@prairienet.org>
Subject: Slightly Spooky Stories
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:52:29 CDT
Hello all! I am planning a "Slightly Spooky Stories"
event for the after-school crowd, ages 5-10, on
Halloween. I am wondering if any of you may have
recommendations of stories you've used successfully
for these types of programs in the past.
E-mail me directly (adge73@yahoo.com),
and I'll be
happy to post a summary to the list.
Thank you!
Adrienne Furness
Maplewood Community Library
Rochester, NY
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From: "Golding, Karen" <golding@palsplus.org>
To: "'pubyac@prairienet.org'"
<pubyac@prairienet.org>
Subject: dog bite books
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:52:45 CDT
I have a patron who is looking for picture books about a child being bitten
by a dog. She is going to be visiting a boy in the hospital who was
badly
bitten by a dog recently and she wants some books to take along. I
have
been unable to find anything on this subject, I checked A to Zoo and Amazon
with no luck and we have nothing in our catalog. I was able to give
her
some general books about fear but nothing specifically about dogs. Any
suggestions would be welcome. Please respond to me offlist at
golding@palsplus.org. I will
post a completed list if there is interest.
Thank you!
Karen Golding
West Milford Township Library
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From: Moore <kmoore@suffolk.lib.ny.us>
To: PUBYAC@prairienet.org
Subject: Stumper - Father/Son Fishing
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Date: Thu, 6 Sep 2001 12:53:02 CDT
Hi Everyone - I wonder if anyone can help us to recall this title.
There isn't a lot to go on, but any ideas will be greatly
appreciated. Please reply to me directly and I will post
the answer to the list. Thank you in advance for all of
your help.
I have a retired first grade teacher looking for a picture
book with a father and son fishing on the beach. The primary
focus of the book seems to be about pollution. When they look
across the beach to the land on the other side there is a factory
built up and boat piers. THe water has become dirty and dead fish
are found washed up on shore. The beach hasn't always been like
this and the father and son discuss how the beach used to look and
how animals used to live nearby in the woods. THe teacher remembers
the illustrations being very "dramatic, real and intriguing".
We have tried A to Zoo. Any ideas? Thank you.
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Kristine M. Moore
Children's Librarian
Huntington Public Library
338 Main Street
Huntington, NY 11743
631 - 427-5165
email: kmoore@suffolk.lib.ny.us
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